Safety overview: GPT-6 Astra

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GPT-6 Astra is our most capable broadly deployed model and our first to reach the Critical level of cybersecurity capability under our Preparedness Framework.

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OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model reached the Critical level for cybersecurity capability under its Preparedness Framework. This marks a significant advancement for the company's most capable broadly deployed model. The framework assesses AI systems for potential risks and readiness before wider release.

Why it matters

Why it matters: GPT-6 Astra's "Critical" cybersecurity rating signifies a new benchmark in AI safety preparedness, particularly for advanced models. This level suggests robust defenses against misuse and adversarial attacks. Competitors like Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude are also heavily invested in AI safety, but OpenAI's explicit framework and rating provide a concrete measure. Future releases will likely see other labs adopt similar public-facing safety metrics.

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Where the other five stand

Related: Google: GPT-6 Astra Just Went CRITICAL... · Anthropic: GPT‑6 Astra · Microsoft: Claude Fable 5.1 is generally available in GitHub Copilot · Meta: Get the full story behind the light · xAI: Sam Altman "AGI by December"

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What is GPT-6 Astra?
GPT-6 Astra is OpenAI's most capable broadly deployed model.
What is the Preparedness Framework?
The Preparedness Framework is a system OpenAI uses to assess AI models for risks and readiness before broad deployment. GPT-6 Astra reached the Critical level under this framework.

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